Sigma EX Macro lens-150mm-F/2.8-Canon EF

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Sigma EX Macro lens-150mm-F/2.8-Canon EF

The Sigma EX Macro lens-150mm-F/2.8-Canon EF lens enables you to shoot up to 1:1 life size close-ups. Its large F2.8 aperture makes it an ideal lens for digital SLR as well as film SLR cameras. The new lens power layout provides the ultimate correction against lateral chromatic aberration to which digital cameras are prone.

Sigma EX Macro lens-150mm-F/2.8-Canon EF Overview

F2.8 large aperture tele-macro lens Tele macro lenses have a greater working distance. It is possible to enjoy Macro photography, even when you are far from subject. This enables you to capture the small animals and insects without disturbing them. Very narrow depth-of-field allows selective focusing and less distracting backgrounds. Large aperture of F2.8 is ideal for sports, action and indoor photography. Equipped with two pieces of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements Two SLD glass elements control various color aberrations and assure high and sharp image quality. Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) with full time manual focus override The HSM models provide ultra quiet high-speed autofocusing as well as full-time manual focus override. Floating Focusing System produces excellent optical performance A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical system to different positions. This system compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberrat...

Sigma EX Macro lens-150mm-F/2.8-Canon EF Features

    Manufacturer          Sigma Corporation
    Manufacturer Part Number          104-101
    Dimensions          5.4" Length x 3.1" Diameter
    Manufacturer Website Address          www.sigma-photo.com
    Fixed Focal Length          150mm
    Weight          31.6 oz
    Product Name          APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG HSM Telephoto Macro Lens
    Magnification          1x
    Product Type          Macro Lens
    Aperture Range          f/2.8

Sigma EX Macro lens-150mm-F/2.8-Canon EF user reviews

"This is a great Macro lens, if you take your time to learn how to use it.

It's tack sharp, handles very well, construction quality is very high.

I got a long macro lens because of the longer working distance and the more pleasing background blur you get. It's a bit harder to use, because DOF becomes narrower and any movements are magnified. With some practice, this became a non issue, and it's quickly become my favorite lens. The IQ is great( sharpness, contrast, bokeh, color). It feels well balanced on my 30D with battery grip and Canon twinlite flash. A bit on the heavy side, but well balanced.

The only downside is AF speed. For macro and tight portraits this isn't an issue, as I use MF only for these shots, but this is a lens I would never use for sports or action photography( specially compared to my 135L). As this review is about the lens and it's intended use( macro), I give it a 5 star rating.
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--- Great lens rated: 5

"Great pictures and great results - only issue is that it will 'search' at times for a focus. It is usually on a white background. Other than that, I am impressed with images."

--- GaCameraDude rated: 4

"I find this lens more useful for macrophotography than general photography as this prime lens is not as sharp as I was hoping for based on other reviews. I was surprised that my Canon 70-200mm f4L actually beats the Sigma 150 at 150mm for general photo work. On the other hand, this particular Canon is known to be one of the best zooms ever made and I have been blessed with a very good copy."

--- Photography is my Game rated: 4

"This Sigma 150mm f2.8 lens give me the exxtra focal lengthadn aperture that the current Nikkor micro lenses cannot offer. The lens hasa a strong body and with build-in tripod mount. It looks professional. I like the hand-grid feeling of this lens. I like to take photos in old villages where lighting condition is not always ideal. The F2.8 aperture really helps. I use this macro lens on my Nikon D70/100 bodies, which in practice give me a 225mm f2.8 telephoto lens. Now, for my short trip, I carry this Sigma marco instead of my Nikkr 70-200mm f2.8 AFD lens to gain some comfort from less weight. "

--- bendick rated: 5

"I do a lot of macro photography and, up until now, have used a 100 mm macro or a telephoto zoom with "macro" capability. I decided to go to get the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro lens to give me a faster lens with a greater working distance. I am thrilled with the results. Image detail, sharpness and color are great and at f/2.8 or even 3.5, it is so easy to isolate your subject and keep the background beautifully out of focus !

The lens is quite large and heavy but it is very comfortable to use, even hand-held and it has very nice balance. The Sigma finish is very good.

The long and short ... I love the lens !!"

--- Geoff rated: 5

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